Senior Manager - Operational Excellence, Manufacturing - Remote

Overview

The Senior Manager - Operational Excellence role at BD offers a unique opportunity to influence business performance and mentor teams while driving significant improvements across global manufacturing sites.

In Short

• Lead development of BD Excellence capabilities across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Champion Cost to Win initiatives for measurable financial impact.
• Mentor plant OPEX managers and collaborate with plant leadership teams.
• Design and facilitate Kaizen events to enhance operational performance.
• Support global centers-of-excellence by optimizing methodologies.
• Help create strategic visions for operational excellence.
• Lead implementation of continuous improvement plans.
• Drive achievement of cost-to-win performance targets.
• Manage complex improvement projects to successful completion.
• Regular travel (up to 50%) to manufacturing sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3 years of experience operating a production system.
• Experience in multi-site and multi-cultural environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma business systems.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring others.
• Track record in project management.
• Six Sigma black belt certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive team environment.
• Work-life balance initiatives.
• Involvement in impactful projects.
• Collaboration with global teams.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Flexible workplace arrangements.
• Recognition opportunities for performance.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.